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Highway Maintenance Worker I - Small Equipment Operator (61036424)

State of South Carolina
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026
Operates powered tools and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities associated with tree and vegetation management.  Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.  Operates small equipment such as a dump truck or forklift.  Picks up litter, debris and dead animals.  Operates standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges.  Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.  Performs other related duties as assigned.
There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator ’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov.  Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.  Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044

Non-Discrimination Statement:
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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